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A CONTEMPORARY VIEW OF LEADERSHIP

A CONTEMPORARY VIEW OF
LEADERSHIP

Young people need to be asked

what matters, not told what
matters.Jeff Martin.

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The contemporary leaders have to

be mindful of two big changes in the
world that we live in and need to
build them into their repertoire of
skills. The first is to do with the
changing dimensions and profile of
the workforce with the emergence of
millennial

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the single largest block of people in our work

force. Second is the complexity, uncertainty and
volatility of the external environment in which
we live. This is aptly coined in the acronym VUCA
(Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous).
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There is a demographic shift being

witnessed across organizations. The
baby boomers and Gen X is being
replaced by Millennial. Sometimes
also called, the Gen Y, the Millennial
have been shaped by the
technological revolution that
occurred in their formative years of
growing up. Being connected and
tech savvy is in their DNA. They have
seen their parents the baby boomers
working hard day and night, which
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TheLeadershipskills required to
lead these youngsters in this VUCA
world is a bit different from the
conventional styles being practiced
by many managers. Although, it
must be said that some attributes of
Leadership are timeless. They will
never change.

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Some of the ingredients of

leadership like ability to formulate
and articulate a compelling vision for
the organization. There would never
be a time when we would not require
a leader without a vision, a person
who does not have a clear idea of
what he or she wants to do- and the
strength to persist in the face of
setbacks,
even failures.
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It is difficult to visualize how anyone can

lead without passion and hope. Tolstoy said
that hopes are the dreams of the waking
man. Without hope we cannot survive, much
less progress. Similarly without credibility
and authenticity, a leader would not be
trusted.
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There are 7 skills that can help leaders thrive in tomorrows turbulent environment:

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Decision making under

uncertainty
Closely linked to the point above, Leaders
must increasingly resist the temptation to
cope with chaos and complexity by
trusting their gut. At a time of extreme
volatility, past experience is an unreliable
guide to future outcomes. Leaders must
create cultures of constructive scepticism
and surround themselves with people who
bring multiple perspectives and have no
fear of challenging the boss.
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Involvement in decisions and

change efforts
Decision-making doesnt have to be limited to
those in upper management, although most
executives believe it is. Key decisions affecting
employees need to be carried out by
employees, or at least accepted by the
workforce, before they can be realized. By
involving employees in assessing a problem,
determining possible courses of action, and
choosing from alternate solutions, executives
will find that decisions will have a greater
chance of success because they have the full
support of all employees
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Open Communication and Quiet

Transparency
Younger workers respond more
positively when they believe that
management actually welcomes their
input. Communicate openly to
employees about the organizations
needs, challenges, and successes. The
ability to be open and authentic about
what matters
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without being overly self-promoting, is a

more preferred style. In a fast changing
volatile world, the days of dependence on
just one hero or two at the top dictating
strategy are well and truly over. Leaders
would tend to be more collaborative with
good conceptual and contextual skills,
perhaps resembling an orchestra conductor
rather than a commanding army general. If
authenticity gains the respect and
appreciation of Millennial, vulnerability
amplifies it. Being the most educated
generation ever, they know that we all
have the same fears of not being good
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and smart enough.
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Meaning in Work
Millennial are happiest and most engaged
at work when they are making a difference.
The challenge for the organization comes
down to providing the employees work
experience that is both valuable and
meaning to them as individuals.

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Empowerment
Perhaps a bigger challenge is to empower them and
give them the space to demonstrate their
capabilities. To many managers used to micromanaging this is the biggest shift in mind set. The
youngsters may still need guidance and support in
terms of resources. But to keep them engaged they
would need to be given the empowerment and
autonomy in their job. And lastly, the Millennial need
for acknowledgement is far more than the previous
generations. Recognizing and celebrating their
achievements keeps them engaged.

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Provide continual feedback for

performance improvement
Millennial like feedback; lots of feedback.
In the traditional model, employee
performance was tied directly to
compensation, so workers were reviewed
once a year to determine annual pay
raises. Millennial are not content to wait
12 months for feedback about their job
performance. They want to know where
they stand and what they can do right
away to improve and advance.
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Although giving ongoing feedback can

be time-consuming and may seem like
a chore, helping employees do their
best work is, after all, job one for
every manager. A related point is the
fact that we live in a world where
information is easily available and
downloadable. Many a times, the
youngsters may have the information
and pseudo or superficial
knowledge. The managers role in this
context becomes one of coach, who
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See with a microscope and a

telescope
Lastly in this fast changing world, leaders
would need to view the world thru 2 lenses: a
telescope to consider opportunities in the
future, and a microscope, to scrutinize
challenges of the moment at intense
magnification. Most of us are naturally more
comfortable with one lens: we are either
farsighted or near-sighted but rarely both.
Leaders must use the telescope to watch for
long-term trends, dream big dreams, imagine

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where a company should be in 5 or 10

years,
and
reallocate
resources
accordingly. The accelerating pace of a
technological innovation makes this
aspect of a leaders role more
important than ever. It is the ability to
make things as clear as they can be
and communicate that clarity. It is the
ability to see futures that others
cannot see, and finally see hope on
the other side of trouble. The
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 Leaders must focus their

organizations to challenge
conventional wisdom: consider the
implications of unlikely scenarios,
and focus on pressing issues in
minute detail. As organizations grow
larger and more complex,
leaders must work harderto stay in
touch with the frontline and view
themselves
as reality testers.
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